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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,599.39, 312,700.54 and 124,624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,599.39, 312,700.54 and 124,624.75 is: 171,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,599.39 : 312,700.54 = 124,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,599.39/312,700.54 = 124,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,599.39x = 312,700.54 × 124,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,599.39x = 38,970,226,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,970,226,622.37/226,599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,978.52

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